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The noun 'family' is singular as a subject or an object in a sentence.

The plural form of the singular noun family is families.

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My family is spending the summer at the lake. (subject of the sentence)

We like to invite your family to our barbecue. (object of the verb 'invite')

Some families are having a block party on our street. (plural subject of the sentence)

The food will be provided by the families giving the party. (plural object of the preposition 'by')

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